12 Days of Christmas - Day 5 December 29th, 2018

Welcome to Day 5 of our 12 Days Of Christmas celebration! Today we are giving away a 4 piece outfit and the Sewing With Heavyweight Specialty Fabrics Master Class to 1 lucky winner! The cozy winter outfit featured in today's giveaway was handmade by Donna, the designer of the Eden Ava Couture pattern brand.  

Congratulations to Diane Smith!  You’ve won the Eden Ava outfit and Sewing With Cinnamon course and have been contacted by email.

Bonus Fun For Everyone! Today we are highlighting our The Outerwear Pattern Collection For All Doll Sizes at Pixie Faire.  Simply add two patterns from this collection to your shopping cart, and enter discount code: DAY5BOGO in the discount box at checkout to get one of the patterns for FREE!   

Note: This offer is for the Outerwear Collection only. This coupon code will be good for one day only - December 29th (12 AM-11:59 PM PST) and is available for one use per customer. Limit one free pattern. The least expensive item will be free.

 The items included in today's giveaway are:

 

More pictures of the items featured in today's giveaway:

 

We all have our favorite "go-to" places for finding those hard to find notions.  Let's share our favorite places to find them! And also share those items you struggle to find - maybe someone will leave a comment on where to find it! 

To enter the giveaway simply respond to this post in the comment box below and complete this sentence:

“I shop for [insert doll supply] at [insert where]" OR

"I have the hardest time finding [insert doll sewing supply here]"

 

Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (Pacific) 12/29/2018.

One entry per person.

No purchase necessary, void where prohibited.

The winner will be chosen randomly from the comments received and contacted through the email provided in the comment.

We will choose a winner and modify this post tomorrow to let everyone know who won.

Okay, good luck, and if we’ve forgotten anything we will modify and/or update this post as needed.

Happy Holidays!

Cinnamon & The Liberty Jane / Pixie Faire Team


100 Comments

Linda H
Linda H

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabrics at our various JoAnn stores and Hobby Lobby.

Glenda L
Glenda L

December 29, 2018

I shop for most of my fabric at Joann’s fabric and crafts.

Gia
Gia

December 29, 2018

Tiny zippers are the worst for me to find. I’ve gotten to the point that I avoid patterns that use them.

Judy Leddy
Judy Leddy

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding accessories, reasonably priced, in the same place. I ave usually need to go to either several web sites or stores.

DeBower
DeBower

December 29, 2018

I shop from my stash, but add fabric and notions from Joann’s. Friends know I like to make doll clothes and are always gifting me with speciality fabric scraps and notions they no longer want. Friends are great.

Ann Sereday
Ann Sereday

December 29, 2018

I shop for
unique fabrics by buying clothing at salvation army or good will or in my friends closets!

boidan
boidan

December 29, 2018

J’ai beaucoup de tissus déjà achetés en réserve.

Clara
Clara

December 29, 2018

I do most of my shoppping in my stash but I have several go to web sites

Lana
Lana

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding tiny zippers and buttons in the colors I need.

Janet F
Janet F

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding little separating zippers

Tabitha
Tabitha

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding plastic doll soles for making shoes.

Kathleen
Kathleen

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll size buckles.

Sharon
Sharon

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabric at Walmart but also at thrift stores.. I upcycle t shirt material and fancy dresses. I find most of my trims at the local Dollarama. I sew for the 18 i ch dolls.

Catherine Peterson
Catherine Peterson

December 29, 2018

I shop for my doll patterns at Pixie Faire as they are the best fitting patterns I have found. I have trouble finding small trim for the outfits I make.

Carol
Carol

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding umbrella skeletons for American Girl Dolls. I would like to make umbrellas to match raincoats.

Jeanne
Jeanne

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll fabric at Hobby Lobby. Their coordinating small prints are great.

Debbie
Debbie

December 29, 2018

I shop for swimwear fabric at our locally owned fabric store…Mary Jo’s in Gastonia NC. Lately I have often ventured into upcycling clearance items as well. Infant clothing works well as the scale is perfect!

Cynthia Weber
Cynthia Weber

December 29, 2018

I shop for trims and material in my own stash

Cathy
Cathy

December 29, 2018

I shop for material in my own stash and trims at estate sales.

Mary
Mary

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll supplies at various locations, dollar store, walmart, fabricland and michaels. I have bought many quarter fabric bundles at michaels with 50% off coupons.

margaret
margaret

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabric and accessories at Ebay and have the hardest time finding ribbons and trims narrow enough esp fringe

Melissa
Melissa

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll fabric at Joann’s and Hobby Lobby in New Hartford, NY

Sharon
Sharon

December 29, 2018

I shop for tiny snaps at Hobbie Lobby. I have a hard time finding fabrics with the small print that is suitable for doll clothes.

Bill Young
Bill Young

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabrics and trims from the overly large stash in my sewing room. I have been collecting trims for many years since I did costuming for high school, community, and college theatre. Specialty items such as shoe soles and zippers have come from Pixie Faire, although I have to admit that I have purchased some shoes for friends’ dolls via the internet. I believe it’s much more rewarding to make as many things as I can instead of purchasing them — and infinitely less expensive!

Nicole
Nicole

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll fabric from my own stash, but I have a hard time finding trims.

Josie
Josie

December 29, 2018

I shop for notions at my local (more than an hour away) fabric and doll supply store, and I don’t get there often enough!

Lynda Obremski
Lynda Obremski

December 29, 2018

I only buy remnants.so little goes so far,especially fir the wellie wishers. And shop in my own stash.

Rachel Mutchler
Rachel Mutchler

December 29, 2018

I do a lot of shopping at surplus and thrift stores. I love to think outside the box when it comes to fabric. I teach children in an after school program the ages are 5-12 and with no budget for fabric I tend to look at all things as useable fabric. I once bought a pack of 75 suede like large 16″×16″ cleaning towels for $1. Sometimes it’s a little more work but in the end it is worth it. Children’s close lend to small prints and small notions sometimes friends who have ripped or stained clothes from kids or grandkids will gift them to me to see if I can use anything before the item gets trashed.

Peggy N Sayers
Peggy N Sayers

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small buttons, small zippers, and small trim such as rick rack.

Rebecca
Rebecca

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding scale-appropriate notions like overall fastenings.

For other items I’ve learned to get creative. When slide letter bracelets were popular I stocked up on I’s and O’s to use as faux belt buckles.

michelle jadaa
michelle jadaa

December 29, 2018

I find it hard to find any tiny supplies ,buckles,buttons,seperating zippers unless its online then shipping is a factor.also small print fabrics.

Carli
Carli

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabric, buttons and other notions at Joann’s.

Peggy
Peggy

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll clothes zippers at Nancy’s Notions.

Wendy Zumbaum
Wendy Zumbaum

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding apparel trims for the 18 inch doll clothing I make. I don’t need a large amount, which is wasteful and pricey. If I could find a variety of smaller yardages in different colors and styles…oh the things I could do to pretty up those outfits!

Ann
Ann

December 29, 2018

I shop for unusual fabrics at home on Facebook groups that I am part of – so many wonderful sellers, who are generally very helpful. My second “go to” place is Spotlight – a fabric,craft and manchester store/chain in Australia.
Heather Roy
Heather Roy

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding solid color knit fabric!

linda
linda

December 29, 2018

I shop for my fabric at the local fabric shop Vibes and Scribes to use with all the great patterns supplied by Pixie Faire.I have the hardest time finding elastic small enough to fit the clothes but I cut down whatever I can that’s close to the size i need.

Phyllis
Phyllis

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll clothes fabric from my stash. I bought the shoe forms from Pixie Faire.

Cynthia
Cynthia

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding trims that fit the scale of doll outfits (lace, buttons, etc.)

Marian
Marian

December 29, 2018

I had the hardest time finding separating zippers until I found Pixie Faire. Thank goodness!

Rhondas
Rhondas

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding clear lightweight velcro for doll clothes here.

Jane
Jane

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time finding small zippers and buttons locally so I have to shop online for them.

Teri
Teri

December 29, 2018

I like to shop for fabric to make doll clothing in my stash. You can almost always make a matching dress when sewing for your favorite little one.

Jill Ward
Jill Ward

December 29, 2018

I shop for sewing notions for dolls clothes at Pixie Faire and JoAnn’s Fabrics.

linda
linda

December 29, 2018

“I shop for my fabric at the local fabric shop Vibes and Scribes to use

“I have the hardest time finding [insert doll sewing supply here]”

Leah Jordan
Leah Jordan

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll clothes inspiration on Pinterest and then I work on making my own version of those for my daughter. She loves that her mommy makes clothes for her doll.

Lisa
Lisa

December 29, 2018

I shop in my stash for small scale fabric for my dolls, for notions I shop online or drive out of state for shopping. There is nothing near me but I have collected a lot of fabric.

Melody
Melody

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll supplies at Joann’s.

Bev
Bev

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabric and supplies (at) in my own extensive stash of new fabric and clothing items suitable for repurposing!

Martine
Martine

December 29, 2018

i have trouble in finding zippers for doll clothing, living in Belgium, there is nothing for the American Girl to buy even a doll i can not buy here.

Ruth
Ruth

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding anything doll size as I live in a small town in northern Canada. Closest fabric store is 3hrs away. My favourite place to shop is in thrift stores. Go in with an open mind and sometimes you’ll find treasures that can be repurposed for doll clothes.

Carla
Carla

December 29, 2018

I shop for all supplies first in my own closet and then in dollar stores before paying full price.

Judy
Judy

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding 1/4 inch elastic for the clothing.

Deborah oBrien
Deborah oBrien

December 29, 2018

I shop for small buttons and small accessories like Velcro and zippers . When ever I see them I buy them and add to my stash.

Keicia
Keicia

December 29, 2018

I get most of my fabric from thrift stores. The hardest thing to find (even at retail stores) is small zippers.

Sherrie
Sherrie

December 29, 2018

Living in farming country, we have nothing for sewing, not even convenience store with thread! Any fabric stores here have all closed and the closest is at least 2-3 hr away.

Sally
Sally

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time finding small buttons and notions as well as small print fabric. I like to shop the remnants bins!

Vicky
Vicky

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabrics mainly in my stash, I agree it is hard to find the tiny notions. I recently retired and am enjoying making doll clothes for my granddaughter.

Susie
Susie

December 29, 2018

Love sewing for the 18" doll – and since I have no one to sew for, I donate. I shop my stash, as well as antique and thrift stores for unusual fabrics and trims. The upholstery section of fabric store offers great choices.

Maureen R
Maureen R

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding reasonably priced hair brushes for AG dolls. I do a lot of charity sewing and like the dolls to have their own sleeping bag, fabric tote and all the clothes. But their hair gets so messy so I like to send a brush in with them. wish a sewing supplier would sell them!

Kim
Kim

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabric and supplies at garage sales and thrift stores and upcycle the fabric. Zippers are hard to find especially separating ones but toddler clothes have some that can be shortened.

zdenka
zdenka

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small zippers

Cheryl
Cheryl

December 29, 2018

Rehén trying to find items that are hard to find my go to place is the internet i search every craft sewing site I can find out there.

Jeanette
Jeanette

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time finding anything in the rural area where I live, so I do a lot of bulk – crazy – shopping whenever I hit the city.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding cute small buttons, tiny zippers, small d-rings and trislide buckles.

Kim Davis
Kim Davis

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding patterns to fit Journey Girl dolls. I’ve had the best luck at Pixie Faire. I shop for fabric and supplies in the remnant sections of Hobby Lobby, JoAnn and Wal-Mart.

Sherry
Sherry

December 29, 2018

I used to shop for material at Fabric Depot in Portland Oregon. But they just closed. So I need to find a new source. I have quite an assortment of material at home already and I recycle a lot! I recycle old buttons. Love old buttons! I get my patterns from Pixie Faire now!! Love the assortment!!

Linda
Linda

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small scale notions and appropriate fabric small patterned fabric.

Barbara Snedegar
Barbara Snedegar

December 29, 2018

Scale is the word! Appropriate scale in fabric, especially notions like separating zippers.

gail brodrick
gail brodrick

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabric and supplies online or at local fabric stores

Beth
Beth

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding the doll size notions, patterned fabrics, accessories, and laces. Thank you for the contest.

Christine Peters
Christine Peters

December 29, 2018

“I shop for in Amish country in Ohio to find hard to find notions and vintage type fabrics to make doll cloths".

Shannon Banks
Shannon Banks

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabric for my dolls clothes mostly from my stash, but I also love using fat quarters that i get at Walmart or when Joanne’s has a sale.

Candy
Candy

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding accessories for doll s, especially if they are smaller than 18". I sho at JoAnns f for most of the things I need, but I have also ordered online. I Google the iTunes I’m looking for.I haven’t ordered to many things recently. Tiny zippers are the hardest. They can be made by using baby clothes zippers and cutting them off shorter sometimes. Happy healthy new year to everyone!

Stephanie
Stephanie

December 29, 2018

The hardest items to find are the right type of fabric with the small scale prints.

Linda
Linda

December 29, 2018

I shop at Joann’s for all my fabric supplies but live pixie Faire for the fabulous oatterns

Oliver
Oliver

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small zippers and buttons!

Susan
Susan

December 29, 2018

I shop at locally at Joann Fabric or on-line at Farmhouse Fabrics. It is hard to find small zippers so I buy them on-line.

Vicki
Vicki

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll size notions / supplies where I live in Ontario, Canada.

Jayne Davis
Jayne Davis

December 29, 2018

I shop for patterns on Pixie Faire.
Small zippers & thin Velcro are the hardest to find.

Charla
Charla

December 29, 2018

“I have the hardest time finding doll size accessories like buttons, lace, zippers, embellishments, and the like.

Aime Vaitkus
Aime Vaitkus

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll sewing materials and accessories at Home sew and Joeanns.

Nettie
Nettie

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabric for doll clothes mostly in my stash since I sew most of my own clothes from knits. I also shop the dollar store for socks…they make great leggings and tops.

Veva
Veva

December 29, 2018

I shop for remnants at Joann or local fabric shops. I like having the variety of fabrics, I don’t care to make a ton of things from one fabric piece. I have a hard time find buttons and belt buckles locally.

Suzanne
Suzanne

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll buttons and notions at Walmart, Joann Fabrics, and Pixie Faire. Zippers are hard to come by -

BettyAnn
BettyAnn

December 29, 2018

I try to use my stash, but still look for new things. Small nations, esp zippers, are hard to find.

Marlene
Marlene

December 29, 2018

One item I have real trouble finding is appropriately sized buttons. I shop thrift stores!

Karen Carroll
Karen Carroll

December 29, 2018

I shop in my barn! My blessed mother and a dear friend left all sewing supplies to me. I may never have to buy anything again!

Tracy
Tracy

December 29, 2018

I shop resale shops, garage sales and online for a lot of my fabric, zippers. I agree it is hard to find cute small buttons!

Jennifer
Jennifer

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabrics for doll clothes at thrift stores, kids clothes mark downs and in my stash. I get my patterns from Pixie Faire. I have a hard time finding separating zippers.

terry freeman
terry freeman

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabrics at my local thrift shop in the children’s department. Nice small prints and such a variety of fabric types. I even sometimes get a bonus of zippers and buttons. I can usually get at least a couple of items out of each piece

MILICA
MILICA

December 29, 2018

I shop at thrift stores, Michaels and Hobby Lobby for supplies and I have hardest time finding good value for items to include in the outfit.

Baba2Three
Baba2Three

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding short separating zippers!

Donna Van Althuis
Donna Van Althuis

December 29, 2018

When I shop I look for prints that are pretty and unique. I never buy in bulk.

Lenore
Lenore

December 29, 2018

I shop for Patterns at Pixie Faire , it’s the best place.

“I have the hardest time finding small scale items such as adorable fancy buttons.

Cherri
Cherri

December 29, 2018

I shop for the majority of my fabric for doll clothing at an online site thru Facebook and thrift stores. I have the hardest time finding appropriate size buttons and specialty fabrics such as corduroy or fabric I can use for pants, jumpers and jumpsuits (don’t always want denim blue jeans).

mariann
mariann

December 29, 2018

I “shop” for fabrics in my house… my GD’s outgrow clothes very quickly, both in size and in style. As I get those items in the discard pile, I look to see what I can use and that gives me new ideas. Just yesterday I stuffed a leotard and a tie-died hoodie into MY box. Right now, I am having the hardest time finding a variety of patterns that fit my Gotz doll well. The choices are few. I am adjusting both crochet and sewing patterns but some days I just want to make something and have it fit the first time.

barbara
barbara

December 29, 2018

i have been making been making ag doll clothes for 5 years i have learned to to cut zippers down to fit. i find fabric at Walmart and at yard sales. sometimes i find old clothes i love to make clothes out of odd material i would love the patterns

Dixie
Dixie

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time buying separating doll zippers. I found some on zipperthatdoll.com

Cheryl
Cheryl

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll sized notions (buttons, zippers, grommets, etc)

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